· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode
Based on every AI answer that names both
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
#4 in International Money Transfer Services · Mentioned in 31%
#1 in International Money Transfer Services · Mentioned in 95%
Listed first when AI names both
Recommended when named
Warned against · lower is better
It uses the mid-market exchange rate and charges an upfront fee. In a current Wise comparison example, a $1,000-equivalent transfer to the Philippines cost substantially less than Western Union, Wells Fargo, or PayPal.wise.com Wise 2.
Best For: Direct bank-to-bank transfers using the real mid-market exchange rate with zero hidden markup. The Catch: It does not support the 200+ countries that Western Union does, and it generally requires both sender and receiver to have bank accounts (no cash pickup).However, if your destination country is on their list, it is almost always the cheapest option.
Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers
ChatGPT SearchWestern Union listed first: 19%Wise listed first: 81%
Google AI ModeWestern Union listed first: 20%Wise listed first: 80%
JunWestern Union listed first: 29%Wise listed first: 71%
JulWestern Union listed first: 11%Wise listed first: 89%
AugWestern Union listed first: 15%85%
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
SepWestern Union listed first: 21%Wise listed first: 79%
Oct, so farWestern Union listed first: 32%Wise listed first: 68%